Effect of different post-processing conditions on the accuracy of liquid crystal display-printed orthognathic surgical splints

Objectives: To evaluate the accuracy (trueness and precision) of liquid crystal display (LCD)-printed orthognathic surgical splints under two different post-processing conditions—rinsing solvent and post-polymerization time. Materials and methods: An LCD 3D printer was used to create 48 surgical spl...

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Main Authors: Siripatra Patchanee, Pokpong Amornvit, Maneethip Mortin, Narissaporn Chaiprakit
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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author Siripatra Patchanee
Pokpong Amornvit
Maneethip Mortin
Narissaporn Chaiprakit
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description Objectives: To evaluate the accuracy (trueness and precision) of liquid crystal display (LCD)-printed orthognathic surgical splints under two different post-processing conditions—rinsing solvent and post-polymerization time. Materials and methods: An LCD 3D printer was used to create 48 surgical splints using the same reference standard tessellation language (STL) files. They were randomly assigned to two experimental studies. In the rinsing solvent study, 24 surgical splints were divided into three groups (n = 8) based on their rinsing solvents: isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ethanol, and water. In the post-polymerization time study, 24 surgical splints were divided into three groups (n = 8) based on the post-polymerization time: (3, 6, and 10 min). The surgical splints were covered with an opaque scanning spray, scanned, and converted into STL files. The images were trimmed and superimposed onto the reference STL file to evaluate trueness and precision, and the deviation was calculated using the root mean square (RMS) formula. Color map data were also obtained. The RMS was statistically analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test (α < 0.05). Results: The lowest RMS values of trueness and precision were observed in the IPA group and the 6-min post-polymerization time groups (p < 0.05). The IPA-rinse and 6-min polymerization groups (p < 0.05) demonstrated the highest accuracy for LCD-printed orthognathic surgical splint fabrication. Conclusion: The dimensional accuracy of LCD-printed surgical splints is affected by the post-processing conditions, including the rinsing solvent and polymerization time. The RMS and color map data associated with the IPA-rinse and 6-min polymerization corresponded to the highest accuracy.
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spelling doaj-art-501e65aef57c4ac2bacdcc2bc30680ae2025-01-17T04:50:25ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-01-01111e41177Effect of different post-processing conditions on the accuracy of liquid crystal display-printed orthognathic surgical splintsSiripatra Patchanee0Pokpong Amornvit1Maneethip Mortin2Narissaporn Chaiprakit3Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, ThailandPPFACEDESIGN, The S Clinic, Bangkok, 10120, ThailandUndergraduate Program in Doctor of Dental Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, ThailandDivision of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand; Corresponding author. Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, 99 Paholyothin Road, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand.Objectives: To evaluate the accuracy (trueness and precision) of liquid crystal display (LCD)-printed orthognathic surgical splints under two different post-processing conditions—rinsing solvent and post-polymerization time. Materials and methods: An LCD 3D printer was used to create 48 surgical splints using the same reference standard tessellation language (STL) files. They were randomly assigned to two experimental studies. In the rinsing solvent study, 24 surgical splints were divided into three groups (n = 8) based on their rinsing solvents: isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ethanol, and water. In the post-polymerization time study, 24 surgical splints were divided into three groups (n = 8) based on the post-polymerization time: (3, 6, and 10 min). The surgical splints were covered with an opaque scanning spray, scanned, and converted into STL files. The images were trimmed and superimposed onto the reference STL file to evaluate trueness and precision, and the deviation was calculated using the root mean square (RMS) formula. Color map data were also obtained. The RMS was statistically analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test (α < 0.05). Results: The lowest RMS values of trueness and precision were observed in the IPA group and the 6-min post-polymerization time groups (p < 0.05). The IPA-rinse and 6-min polymerization groups (p < 0.05) demonstrated the highest accuracy for LCD-printed orthognathic surgical splint fabrication. Conclusion: The dimensional accuracy of LCD-printed surgical splints is affected by the post-processing conditions, including the rinsing solvent and polymerization time. The RMS and color map data associated with the IPA-rinse and 6-min polymerization corresponded to the highest accuracy.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024172088Orthognathic surgerySplintCAD/CAM3D printer
spellingShingle Siripatra Patchanee
Pokpong Amornvit
Maneethip Mortin
Narissaporn Chaiprakit
Effect of different post-processing conditions on the accuracy of liquid crystal display-printed orthognathic surgical splints
Heliyon
Orthognathic surgery
Splint
CAD/CAM
3D printer
title Effect of different post-processing conditions on the accuracy of liquid crystal display-printed orthognathic surgical splints
title_full Effect of different post-processing conditions on the accuracy of liquid crystal display-printed orthognathic surgical splints
title_fullStr Effect of different post-processing conditions on the accuracy of liquid crystal display-printed orthognathic surgical splints
title_full_unstemmed Effect of different post-processing conditions on the accuracy of liquid crystal display-printed orthognathic surgical splints
title_short Effect of different post-processing conditions on the accuracy of liquid crystal display-printed orthognathic surgical splints
title_sort effect of different post processing conditions on the accuracy of liquid crystal display printed orthognathic surgical splints
topic Orthognathic surgery
Splint
CAD/CAM
3D printer
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024172088
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